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News articles and original analysis on the topics of streaming media; connected television (CTV); free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), subscription video on-demand (SVOD), virtual multi-video programming distributors (vMVPD), streaming audio services, social video platforms, smart TV platforms and streaming hardware manufacturers.
Antenna: Peacock grabbed nearly 3 million new customers with NFL playoff game
Comcast's exclusive telecast of an NFL playoff game drew nearly 3 million new sign-ups to its streaming service Peacock, according to Antenna.
Verizon loses 62,000 Fios TV customers, sees gains in fixed wireless broadband
Verizon saw its Fios TV customer base dip by 62,000 connections as customers gravitate toward YouTube TV and other streaming offerings.
Sling Freestream unveils cloud DVR feature
Dish Network has formally announced a new cloud DVR feature for its free, ad-supported streaming platform Sling Freestream.
Nexstar picks Comscore for audience measurement
Comscore has inked a multi-year deal with Nexstar that will allow the broadcaster to measure audiences across local TV, streaming and websites.
Netflix to stream WWE’s flagship “Raw” in 2025
Netflix will begin offering the WWE's flagship "Raw" program on its service in 2025, the companies said on Tuesday.
Nexstar launches NewsNation Audio Network, offers news clips to radio stations
Nexstar has launched the NewsNation Audio Network that offers ready-to-air news clips to radio stations.
Sky UK CEO Stephen van Rooyen to step down
After nearly two decades at Sky's U.K. business unit, Stephen van Rooyen is planning to leave the company.
Fox elevates Jeff Collins to President of Advertising Sales
Jeff Collins takes over for Marianne Gambelli, who will retire after four decades in the industry.
ESPN grabs nearly 32 million viewers for NFC Divisional Playoff game
ESPN saw nearly 32 million viewers tune in for its Saturday match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans.
WBD rebrands U.S. sports division as TNT Sports
The refreshed identity comes amid a similar move made in Europe last year.
Jim Spadafore joins Scripps Sports
Scripps has hired Jim Spadafore away from Comcast to serve as its new senior director of revenue
OutKick sees 65 percent traffic growth in 2023, Comscore data shows
OutKick grew its audience to 7.2 million total multi-platform unique visitors in 2023, according to Comscore.